Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have developed a bioplastic made from algae, that can be used to 3D print objects.

Royal College of Art student Hana Mitsui has developed a process to transform deadstock fabrics into luxurious new garments.

The rise of bio based products, packaging in particular, is challenging our established recycling process since those systems aren’t able to recognise the difference between Bioplastics and petroleum based plastics.

Ocean Cleanup’s System 001 finally arrived at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

According to an article on QUARTZ, Livin Studio has, in collaboration with Utrecht University, developed a novel fungi food product grown on (plastic) waste, a prototype to grow it and culinary tools to eat it.

According to an article on Dezeen.com British tea brand PG Tips is launching a new tea bag made from 100 % biodegradable plant-based materials, replacing its old design that included a proportion of polypropylene plastic.

The European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its legislation on waste management to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

Production has started on a range of sustainable LEGO® elements made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane. The new sustainable LEGO ‘botanical’ elements will come in varieties including leaves, bushes and trees.

Car tyres are a major global waste problem. Collectively we drive 1.5 billion tyres to the end of their useful lives every year. Blake McFarland primarily uses recycled rubber tires to create amazing life-like human/animal sculptures.

Crafting plastics! studio is an interdisciplinary team focusing on material and design research. By offering design concepts and prototypes, as well as our 100% oil-free and compostable material – a new generation of bioplastic emerges.